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RockSim v8: How To
Convert A Demo Version
Into A “FULL” Version
And... How To Install On Multiple Computers
Summary
trols how RockSim behaves. It will turn on the features that
Converting a demo version of RockSim into a “Fully were previously crippled, and turn off the time-limit. In ef-
Functional” edition is a two step process. The first step is to fect, it is now a fully fuctional program with no restrictions.
generate a License Request File. This is a special document Installing RockSim on multiple computers is then a mat-
created by RockSimʼs registration program. You only have ter of loading the demo version on the new computer, and
to do this one time. using the “same” license file we sent you, to turn it into a
After you email us your newly created “License Request full-use copy. You do not have to make a new license request
File” as an email attachement, we will generate a “License file on the new computers. The same license file will work
File” and email it back to you. It is this license file that con- on multiple machines.
PART A - Generate A License Request File
Step A2: Fill in the registration information
Please enter your registration information. Be certain it
Step A1: Start RockSim matches the information you gave us when you purchased
When you first start the RockSim trial edition, you will the software. If it doesnʼt, weʼll kick it back to you so that
get a pop-up screen that looks like the one above. Click the you can try again. That will only delay your ability to use all
“REGISTER” button. This will bring up a screen like the the features of RockSim.
one shown in step 2. When you are done, click the “NEXT” button on the
bottom of the screen.
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Step A3: Save License Request Step A4: Remember where you save it!
On this screen, click the “Save License Request” button. It is very important to note the name of the “license
What this does is to create a special document that we need. request file,” AND where it is saved on your computer. It
You will then be prompted to select a location where you doesnʼt matter where you save it. But you need to be able to
want to save it. find it easily, because you must email it to us. If in doubt, just
save it to your desktop.
Part B: Finishing The
RockSim Installation
Step A5: Email the file to us.
Email the license request file to:
Orders@apogeerockets.com
You can just send it as an attachment to a blank mes- Step B1: Move the license file to your comput-
sage. er.
We will email you the “License File” as an attachement
in an email. This may take a day, so please be patient. SAVE
the file onto your computer where you can find it. If in doubt,
put it on your desktop.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Make a back-up copy of
this license file onto a CD-ROM or other stor-
age media. If you ask us to generate a new one,
we will charge you a $10 fee.
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Step B2: Your Computer Reads The License Step B3: Find The License File
Your computer now wants you to find the license file,
Go back to the RockSim registration dialog box (see
and will display a file-open screen, similar to the one above.
step A3). This time, click on the “Read License” button. This
The file name is “RockSim_8.ilf”. You saved it on your com-
tells RockSim to look for – and import – the license file we
putor in Step B1.
emailed you in Step B1. You will get a screen that looks like
When you find it, highlight it with your mouse cursor,
Step B3.
and click on the “Open” button.
Step B4: Finishing Up.
Your computer will now display a “Thank You” dialog
screen. This means the license file was read successfully, and
youʼre ready to run RockSim in Full-functionality mode. So Step B5: Confirm Registration Information.
click on the “Finish” button, and RockSim will start up with- In the “About RockSim” dialog box, youʼll find your
in a second or two. registration information listed. It is too late to change any-
IF YOU GET AN ERROR... thing, but you can see it is registered to you.
In the unlikely event that your computer displays an er-
ror message instead of the “Thank You” screen, please con- Step B6: Check For Updates To RockSim
tact us for further instructions. From the HELP pull-down menu in RockSim, select
Email: orders@apogeerockets.com “Check For Updates.” This will tell RockSim to connect to
USA Telephone Number: (719) 535-9335 the internet and search the Apogee web site for recent addi-
tions to the software. This step is optional, but recommended
to stay current with the latest changes and fixes.
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Installing RockSim on Multiple Computers
It is easy to install RockSim on multiple computers once NOTE #1: Once the license file has been read into the
you have the “License File.” computer, the “file” itself can be removed from your
computer. It is no longer needed. But be sure to make
Step C1: Load the demo version of a back-up copy on a CD-ROM. If your computer dies
RockSim on the new compter. or you get a new one, youʼll need that license file to
You can download a new copy of the demo from the reinstall RockSim.
Apogee Components web site, or transfer a copy from your
other computer. NOTE #2: Protect your private information. Donʼt
share your license file with others. Giving out your
Step C2: Go Back To Part B on page 2, and fol- license file is like giving away your social security
low the steps for installing the “license file.” number. It contains pertinent information about you.
The only difference this time is that we wonʼt be email- Would you want someone to have that information?
ing you the license file. Youʼll transfer it from one computer Can you trust someone else to protect your private
to the other yourself. Hopefully, youʼve made a CD-ROM information like you would yourself?
with the back-up copy of the license file, and then it is easy
to move it to the new computer. NOTE #3: If the license file is altered in any way, it
will be detected by RockSim, and it will automatically
The License File will work on both Windows PCʼs and revert back to demo mode (crippled, and with a 30 day
Macintosh computers. So if you want to run it on two differ- time limit).
ent computers, that is fine. The only difference is youʼll need
to download the right version of RockSim for each system
you install it on. The License File is interchangable.
1130 Elkton Drive, Suite A
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80907 USA
tel: 719-535-9335
fax: 719-534-9050
email: orders@apogeerockets.com
web site: www.ApogeeRockets.com
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